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MB prefers you to buy a new boat lol

I've never done much surfing on my boat but just recently had a friend come in town who really wanted to surf. He had a Liquid Force Mega Wake Shaper that we used and it put out a pretty good wave with just the stock (1800 lbs) ballast, a full tank of gas and 5 people in the boat. I was thinking of picking one of them up so I could have the option to surf in the future but one thing I was thinking about while we were riding was the exhaust. How necessary is it to have an FAE / surf pipe?

Thanks Fletch. Is the Exile stereo a lower cost option for 2024 as well? Seeing more of them frequently coupled with the Mission tower and analog gauges.

Looks like MB has made some updates for 2024. Here's what I've seen so far: 1. New Steering Wheel 2. New center display screen which replaces the analog gauges 3. New audio headunit? I've seen some 2024's with a new headunit that is wider and the phone holder/charger has been relocated below the throttle lever. The boats I've seen with this also have Exile speakers. Is there an audio option for Exile vs JL or is MB just in the process of switching back to Exile? Here's an example: https://www.onlyinboards.com/2024-MB-SPORTS-B52-23-ALPHA-for-sale-BOISE-Idaho-163865.aspx 4. I've also seen a new tube tower on some of the 2024's. It doesn't really look like an upgrade vs the 2023 style I'm guessing this is a lower cost option? The link above has the an example.

When I have called them they've usually helped me get in touch with the manufacturer of the parts if it's not something MB makes. I would give them a call. Won't hurt to ask. 209-357-4153.

What year boat do you have and what is the current setup? In my 2013 I replaced the Clarion head unit with a zoned line driver and bluetooth receiver.

Seems a bit high. Looking at OnlyInboards there are others priced better. Not sure if the market in Canada is higher than the US, but here are some examples. https://www.onlyinboards.com/2016-MB-Sports-B52-widebody-for-sale-Midway-Utah-156657.aspx https://www.onlyinboards.com/2019-MB-B52-Classic-for-sale-Monterey-California-153652.aspx

There are many threads on here with the details you need. Here's one: http://www.mbboatowners.com/index.php?/topic/9896-manually-opening-ballast-gates-in-water/&tab=comments#comment-104098

How many have actually done this? This seems like one of those, "Recommended" for ideal conditions but not required items?

I think Aashi is a bot. All the responses read like they came from ChatGPT lol.

Congrats @rsargentjr! Looks great! You should test her out at at the local lake (Saguaro) before driving home. I'll stop by and help you 😁

Is that new for 2023? F24 was standard with the 575 previously right?

I thought so too but here are two with the 440. https://www.onlyinboards.com/2023-MB-Sports-B52-25-Alpha-for-sale-Mesa-Arizona-153119.aspx https://www.onlyinboards.com/2023-MB-Sports-B52-25-Demo-for-sale-Portage-Michigan-155924.aspx

What motor are you guys getting your 25's with? I assumed the 575 would be standard like it is on the F24 but the ones I'm seeing so far don't have the 575.

The padded panels on my 2013 are held in with the Christmas tree studs so that sounds right.